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El Rodeo Inc

October 9, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: Evidence of rodent activity found on premises. Observed mice dropping under display of rice and beans-approximately 30 plus droppings. Instructed to remove and detail clean all areas of activity and have a licensed pest control service premises. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
code 18
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Cutting boards, display shelves, produce display cooler, prep tables, cooking equipment and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Floor under display shelves and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Ceiling and ventilation covers not maintained. Instructed to detail clean ventilation covers and replace all worn ceiling tile.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Light bulbs under produce display cases not shielded. Instructed to shield bulbs with end caps or install shatter proof bulbs.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Unnecessary articles in rear adjacent storage area. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6inches or higher and away from wall.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 22, 2011: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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